Tyler Freeman

Tyler Freeman (born January 9, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Richmond Kickers in USL League One.

Club career Born in Overland Park, Kansas, Freeman joined the Sporting Kansas City youth academy in 2014. During his time with the academy, Freeman progressed through the club ranks, playing with the under-12s through to the under-19s. He then scored his first professional goal on July 17 against Hartford Athletic, his goal being the fourth in a 4–3 victory. Throughout his first professional season, Freeman made a total of 17 appearances for Sporting Kansas City II, scoring the 1 goal. He also made appearance on the bench for the first-team during their 1–1 draw against FC Cincinnati on April 7.

In 2020, Freeman continued to play with Sporting Kansas City II, scoring two goals in nine matches during a COVID-19 affected season. He scored his first goal of the season on September 9 against Indy Eleven, a consolation 88th minute free kick goal during a 2–1 defeat.

On August 3, 2021, Freeman moved on loan to the under-19s of German 2. Bundesliga side Karlsruher SC until June 2022.

Sporting Kansas City recalled Freeman from his loan on January 14, 2022, ahead of the 2022 Major League Soccer season. He was waived one month later by the club.

On March 11, 2022, Freeman was signed by Loudoun United FC, the reserve team of D.C. United. On March 19, Freeman scored two goals in his second match for the club, a 3–0 win over New York Red Bulls II, earning him a player of the match honor.

On 3 January 2023, Freeman joined Major League Soccer side Nashville SC on a free transfer, signing a four-year contract with the club in the process. On July 29, 2023, Freeman joined USL Championship side Birmingham Legion on loan for the remainder of the season. He was released by Nashville following their 2023 season.

Freeman signed with MLS Next Pro club Carolina Core FC ahead of their 2024 season. He appeared in three league matches and one U.S. Open Cup. He was loaned to Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship in September 2024. He played in four matches for Hartford.

Freeman played with USL League Two side Ventura County Fusion in their 2025 U.S. Open Cup campaign, playing 30 minutes in their first round loss to AV Alta FC.

In May 2025, Freeman signed with Western Suburbs FC in the New Zealand Central League.

On 14 January 2026, Freeman went back to the United States and signed for the Richmond Kickers in USL League One. He made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against AV Alta.

International career Freeman made his international debut for the United States under-17s on August 7, 2018, against Costa Rica U17, scoring a goal during the 2–2 draw.

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